The Best Natural Peels

Getting a natural exfoliation or peel is an excellent idea to eliminate facial blemishes, such as blemishes or acne. They are also a good option to reduce wrinkles or expression lines.

They are done very easily, they are applied in a matter of minutes and the results are really satisfactory. Learn about the best natural peels in this article.

What is a peeling for?

It is the English name for “exfoliating” and has the objective of removing layers of dead skin cells. Thus, we can have a more beautiful face, without spots, blackheads or skin flakes.

Although it is true that the peels that are practiced in beauty centers, with lasers or other tools, are known, we can benefit from natural peels. They use fruits, vegetables, and other foods to achieve similar or even better results.

It is necessary to have a very clean face before doing a peel, so it is recommended to wash with mild soap and warm water.  It is also advisable to exfoliate on a day when we do not leave the home, so that the sun’s rays do not damage the skin that has just been treated.

And once we finish the treatment, a moisturizing cream (homemade or purchased) can be used to protect the dermis of the face. This way we will restore the hydration lost during cleaning.

Peels are generally done on the face but peels can also be performed on the arms, shoulders, back, neck, etc. By performing natural peels you are not only cleansing your skin, but also nourishing it.

The best natural peels

Lemon Cornmeal Scrub Recipe :

You will need to:

• the juice of a lemon
• a tablespoon of sugar
• two tablespoons of rose water
• a tablespoon of cornmeal
• drops of lemon essential oil.

Elaboration:

Mix the flour with the rose water until it forms a well integrated paste. Add the sugar, the juice and finally the essential oil. Mix everything and apply to the face using circular massages. Leave on for a few minutes and wash well with fresh water. Apply a toner to close your pores.

Natural peels with sugar and olive oil

You will need to:

• two spoons of sugar
• half a tablespoon of lemon juice
• two spoons of olive oil

Elaboration:

Mix the three well in a bowl until they are perfectly integrated. Apply to the face with movements or massages in a circle and leave for approximately 10 minutes. Remove with cold water to close the pores.

Strawberry scrub recipe

You will need to:

• three or four strawberries (strawberries)
• a tablespoon of plain yogurt
• two tablespoons of oatmeal

Elaboration:

Place the strawberries without the end in a bowl and mash together with the yogurt and oatmeal until you have a smooth paste. You can also use the mixer. Place on your face and leave for 15-20 minutes, rinse with cold water. Repeat twice a week.

Salt peel recipe

It is used more on the skin but not on the face as it can be irritating.

You will need to:

• four cups of fine sea salt,
• a cup of olive oil,
• a cup of almond oil
• several drops of lavender essence.

Elaboration:

In a bowl, place the salt and oils. When they are well integrated add the essence of lavender. To apply, massage in a circular motion no more than two tablespoons at a time. Once or twice a week is enough to exfoliate. Leave on for a few minutes and rinse with warm water.

Yogurt and salt scrub recipe

You will need to:

• two tablespoons of plain yogurt
• a tablespoon of fine sea salt.

Elaboration:

Put everything in a bowl and mix well. Apply with gentle massages on the skin and wait 20 minutes before washing it off with warm water.

Grapefruit peel recipe

You will need to:

• the juice of a grapefruit
• a tablespoon of sugar.

Elaboration:

When they are well mixed, place on the face leaving a few minutes before rinsing with warm water. You can repeat three times a week, always leaving a day off.

Tomato lemon scrub recipe

You will need to:

• a tomato
• The juice of half a lemon
• two spoons of sugar

Elaboration:

Crush the tomato, which should be well ripe, in a container and add the lemon and sugar. With circular massages spread all over your face and let it act for about 15 minutes. Then rinse with cold water to close the pores.

Natural peels with sand

When we go to the beach we can take the opportunity to do an exfoliating treatment on our legs, feet and heels (which are always so forgotten). You just have to rub the sand gently after taking a bath in the sea, with your skin still damp.

Coffee scrub recipe

You only need a few tablespoons of ground coffee, which is added to your favorite moisturizer. Rub this mixture on your skin and wash with hot water. Once clean, apply cold water. Don’t forget a tonic to finish the treatment.

Steam peel recipe

You can choose to bring a pot of water to boil and place your head on top with a towel. The second alternative is to place a towel in boiling water and place on the face when you can support it, for 15 minutes.